Revitalize, Recreate, ResQ: Transforming Used Vapes into Sustainable Art in Mesa, Arizona
At ResQ, we are dedicated to giving new life to discarded vaping devices by transforming them into stunning pieces of functional art.
Our mission is to not only keep batteries out of landfills but also to create sustainable and visually appealing solutions.
3 phase APPROACH
starting (Year 1)
Embark on a transformative journey with ResQ in Mesa, Arizona! We repurpose used vapes into sustainable artworks, commissioned by local entities, with all profits supporting homeless and financially struggling veterans. Join us in redefining recycling, combining eco-elegance with a heartfelt mission.
Expansion (2-4)
Entering a new phase, ResQ expands operations across multiple cities and states. With growing revenues and a solid capital foundation, we plan to seek government support to establish a standalone hazardous waste battery recycling center in a centrally located state. Funding will approach 65 Million Dollars.
Full STride (5+)
ResQ has nationwide operations, efficiently directing used batteries and vape resources to our advanced processing center. A portion of these resources continues to inspire bespoke artwork, while ResQ takes charge of rejuvenating over 30,000 battery packs for US electric vehicles. Beyond recycling, we're crafting a greener, more artistic future.
REAL WORLD
Transforming Cities, One Bin at a Time: Unleashing the Power of 300!
Envision 300 bins gracing every major US city, each devoted to collecting old batteries and vapes. It may seem like a simple concept, but the impact is nothing short of extraordinary!
Here's the awe-inspiring breakdown:
Each year, a single bin:
- Neutralizes the greenhouse gas equivalent of planting 15 trees, removing 1,200 pounds of CO2 – akin to crisscrossing the US in a car six times!
- Shields the environment from hazardous materials like lead, cadmium, and mercury – preventing 100 grams of lead (enough for 50 fishing weights) and 10 grams of cadmium (equivalent to over 1,000 cigarette butts)!
- Preserves valuable resources such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel – saving pounds of lithium (powering smartphone batteries) and pounds of cobalt (essential for electric car batteries)!
Now, amplify this impact by 300 bins per city! Suddenly, these unassuming bins transform into a formidable force for good:
- CO2 saved: Picture planting 3.5 million trees throughout US cities!
- Lead prevented: Enough to make 3 million fishing weights vanish!
- Lithium saved: Fueling over 6 million smartphone batteries!
- Cobalt saved: Constructing batteries for 30,000 electric cars!
Keep in mind, this is an estimate based on a single bin's projected impact over 12 months. The actual numbers might exceed our expectations! So, the next time you encounter a ResQ bin, recognize it for what it truly is – not just a bin, but a miniature superhero championing our planet's well-being!